§ 20–307
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 20-307 (2026)
Title 20. Miscellaneous Health Provisions
Subtitle 3. Nuisance Control
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(a)
The Secretary may investigate any suspected nuisance.
(b)
(1)
If the Secretary finds that a nuisance exists, the Secretary shall serve a written notice to the person who is causing the nuisance, ordering the person to abate the nuisance within a time specified in the notice.
(2)
The notice shall be served:
(i)
On the person who is causing the nuisance; or
(ii)
If the person who is causing the nuisance cannot be found, on the owner or occupant of the property where the nuisance exists.
(c)
(1)
The Secretary may file a complaint in the circuit court for the county where the nuisance exists if:
(i)
The person served with the notice fails to comply with the requirements of the notice; or
(ii)
Although the person served complies with the requirements of the notice, the nuisance is likely to recur on the same property.
(2)
A complaint filed under this subsection may seek a court order requiring the person served with the notice to:
(i)
Comply with the requirements of the Secretary’s abatement notice;
(ii)
Abate the nuisance within a time specified in the order;
(iii)
Prevent the nuisance from recurring; or
(iv)
Pay a fine of not more than $1,000.